Do you live in A Gritty City?

Yesterday, urban gossip blog, Mediatakeout.com posted a story on the Federal Bureau of Investigations recent data release of the top ten cities you just might get murked (translation killed) in. Here is the list: 1) New Orleans, La. – 57 0r 64 per 100,000 people 2) St. Louis, Mo. – 47 per 100,000 people3) Baltimore, Md. – 37 per 100,000 people 4) Birmingham, Ala. – 36 per 100,000 people 5) Jackson, Miss. – 36 per 100,000 people 6) Detroit, Mich....

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"A dry roof over a toxic trailer beats no roof at all."- Katrina Survivors Rally at FEMA Headquarters to Stop Trailer Evictions

By MARIA RECIOMcClatchy NewspapersWith a FEMA trailer parked across the street, a coalition of Gulf Coast activists stood outside the Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters Monday to mark the start of hurricane season, to demand Hurricane Katrina rebuilding and to protest the latest deadline for eviction of about 5,000 residents from FEMA trailers."The people of the Gulf Coast don't want FEMA trailers," Michele Roberts, of the Advocates...

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"Can't Stand the Heat?" Lil Wayne takes a stand for Environmental Justice

Following up on the Rally to stop the evictions of Katrina Survivors check out this video made last August during a rally at FEMA headquarters for the 3rd Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The song featured in the video is "Tie My Hands" by Lil' Wayne and Robin Thicke. Along with the song that highlights the struggle of Katrina Survivors the video highlights pictures and facts on Climate Justice issues worldwide. Take a peek. For more information go to krvexpress.org to follow Katrina Survivor and Environmental Justice Activist, Derick Evans as...

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